iPhone 16 Pro visits Geekbench with A18 Pro chip
The Geekbench result shows that Apple A18 chip that powers the base iPhone 16 and 16 Plus is more powerful than the A17 Pro used in iPhone 15 Pro Max. The A18 chip already defeated the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in single-core scores
CPU:
2x Performance @ 4.04GHz
4x Efficiency cores
So, a hexa-core SoC manufactured by TSMC on its latest 2nd Gen 3 nm node
Both Apple A18 Pro and A18 chip got same CPU cores. But, the A18 chip gets NEW 5βcore GPU and NEW 16βcore Neural Engine. However, compared to A18 Pro chip used to power iPhone 16 Pro models, the A18 chip has one fewer GPU core. It only has five instead of six included with the A18 Pro.
So Apple didnβt actually set out to create two different chips for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro. Instead, the company probably is doing chip binning which mean Pro models gets the BEST variation of the same chip
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The Geekbench result shows that Apple A18 chip that powers the base iPhone 16 and 16 Plus is more powerful than the A17 Pro used in iPhone 15 Pro Max. The A18 chip already defeated the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in single-core scores
CPU:
2x Performance @ 4.04GHz
4x Efficiency cores
So, a hexa-core SoC manufactured by TSMC on its latest 2nd Gen 3 nm node
Both Apple A18 Pro and A18 chip got same CPU cores. But, the A18 chip gets NEW 5βcore GPU and NEW 16βcore Neural Engine. However, compared to A18 Pro chip used to power iPhone 16 Pro models, the A18 chip has one fewer GPU core. It only has five instead of six included with the A18 Pro.
So Apple didnβt actually set out to create two different chips for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro. Instead, the company probably is doing chip binning which mean Pro models gets the BEST variation of the same chip
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Apple will let iPhone users pause video recording
iOS 18 introduces breakthrough feature; pause & resume video recording. Apple has added a new Camera app feature in the latest iOS 18 beta that gives iPhone users a dedicated option to pause video recordings. Users can also switch between camera lenses while a recording is paused if they want to adjust the zoom or focal length.
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iOS 18 introduces breakthrough feature; pause & resume video recording. Apple has added a new Camera app feature in the latest iOS 18 beta that gives iPhone users a dedicated option to pause video recordings. Users can also switch between camera lenses while a recording is paused if they want to adjust the zoom or focal length.
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iPhone 16 Series Camera Button
All the iPhone 16 models feature a new Camera Control button that has a sapphire crystal covering with a smooth texture, surrounded by stainless steel trim.
Camera Control button is built with a force sensor, even include haptics feedback and touch sensor to support different gestures. Users can change the double press speed and the sensitivity of the button for a light press.
Functions:
β’ Single click - Open ANY app
β’ Single click, Camera open - Take a photo.
β’ Click & hold - Open Camera app, start a video recording.
β’ Light press - Open up controls like zoom. This button will also lock focus & exposure for reframing shots without losing focus.
β’ Double light press - Bring up the camera preview menu to choose different controls
β’ Swipe - Swap through available adjustment options & also change parameters like zoom, exposure, or depth of field.
It can also invoke Google lens to search for objects & 3rd-party apps devs can customize it to their needs.
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All the iPhone 16 models feature a new Camera Control button that has a sapphire crystal covering with a smooth texture, surrounded by stainless steel trim.
Camera Control button is built with a force sensor, even include haptics feedback and touch sensor to support different gestures. Users can change the double press speed and the sensitivity of the button for a light press.
Functions:
β’ Single click - Open ANY app
β’ Single click, Camera open - Take a photo.
β’ Click & hold - Open Camera app, start a video recording.
β’ Light press - Open up controls like zoom. This button will also lock focus & exposure for reframing shots without losing focus.
β’ Double light press - Bring up the camera preview menu to choose different controls
β’ Swipe - Swap through available adjustment options & also change parameters like zoom, exposure, or depth of field.
It can also invoke Google lens to search for objects & 3rd-party apps devs can customize it to their needs.
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Quite funny how Apple destroyed the Photography Kit made by Xiaomi and Vivo for their flagships, just with a "pressure-based" camera control capacitive buttons with gorgeous animations and deep software support.
This photography kit costed around 100$ by the way. Let's see which Chinese brand becomes the first to COPY the iPhone's camera control button
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This photography kit costed around 100$ by the way. Let's see which Chinese brand becomes the first to COPY the iPhone's camera control button
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iPhone 16 series supports 45W fast charging
According to a new certification from the China Quality Certification Centre, all iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of wired fast charging which is 50% faster than 29W on iPhone 15 series
Apple did mention in their event that MagSafe can now deliver up to 25W when paired with the right power adapter, but nothing about wired charging.
This make Google Pixels, the slowest wired charging smartphones now
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According to a new certification from the China Quality Certification Centre, all iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of wired fast charging which is 50% faster than 29W on iPhone 15 series
Apple did mention in their event that MagSafe can now deliver up to 25W when paired with the right power adapter, but nothing about wired charging.
This make Google Pixels, the slowest wired charging smartphones now
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Replaceable parts such as Battery, Display, Camera, etc., in iPhone 12 and later can now be linked to your Apple Account and activate Activation Lock if they are installed in another iPhone. This feature is now active in iOS 18 RC.
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Huawei Mate XT Trifold Launched in China
Mate XT Tri-fold has a 6.4" FHD+ screen when folded, 7.9-inch 2K screen when half-open & when fully open, it transforms into a 10.2-inch tablet with a 90Hz LTPO OLED 3K resolution screen & it's just 3.6mm thin.
It features a composite ultra-tough laminated structure, using NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID. For the first time, glass is being used with out-folding which normally requires some elongation.
There's also a "foldable" touch keyboard.
Specs:
β’ 1.07 billion colors
β’ 1440Hz PWM dimming
β’ Huawei Kirin 9010 SoC
β’ Maleoon 910 MP4 GPU
β’ LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 3.1 storage
β’ 50MP main (OV50E; OIS)
β’ f/1.4-f/4.0 variable aperture
β’ 12MP UltraWide
β’ 12MP 5.5X Periscope Telephoto (OIS)
β’ 8MP front camera
β’ Side-mounted fingerprint
β’ NFC, IR Blaster, UWB
β’ Satellite communication
β’ USB 3.1 Gen 1; 5600mAh battery
β’ 66W wired+50W wireless charging
Pricing:
β’ 16GB+256GB= 1,99,99 CNY (~2810$)
β’ 16GB+512GB= 2,99,99 CNY (~3010$)
β’ 16GB+1TB= 2,39,99 CNY (~3370$)
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Mate XT Tri-fold has a 6.4" FHD+ screen when folded, 7.9-inch 2K screen when half-open & when fully open, it transforms into a 10.2-inch tablet with a 90Hz LTPO OLED 3K resolution screen & it's just 3.6mm thin.
It features a composite ultra-tough laminated structure, using NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID. For the first time, glass is being used with out-folding which normally requires some elongation.
There's also a "foldable" touch keyboard.
Specs:
β’ 1.07 billion colors
β’ 1440Hz PWM dimming
β’ Huawei Kirin 9010 SoC
β’ Maleoon 910 MP4 GPU
β’ LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 3.1 storage
β’ 50MP main (OV50E; OIS)
β’ f/1.4-f/4.0 variable aperture
β’ 12MP UltraWide
β’ 12MP 5.5X Periscope Telephoto (OIS)
β’ 8MP front camera
β’ Side-mounted fingerprint
β’ NFC, IR Blaster, UWB
β’ Satellite communication
β’ USB 3.1 Gen 1; 5600mAh battery
β’ 66W wired+50W wireless charging
Pricing:
β’ 16GB+256GB= 1,99,99 CNY (~2810$)
β’ 16GB+512GB= 2,99,99 CNY (~3010$)
β’ 16GB+1TB= 2,39,99 CNY (~3370$)
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Vivo T3 Ultra Launched in India
Vivo T3 Ultra got similar specs as the Vivo V40 Pro with the difference only in NO Telephoto camera & ZEISS tuning while having same camera sensors. It is Rs. 20,000 "cheaper" than V40 pro & is a value-for-money device.
Specs:
β’ 6.78" (2800Γ1260 px) 1.5K Curved AMOLED Display
β’ 120Hz refresh rate; HDR10+
β’ 4500nits peak brightness
β’ SCHOTT Xensation Ξ± Cover Glass
β’ MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus SoC
β’ LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 3.1
β’ Ultra-large VC chamber
β’ 50MP Front camera (AF; JN1)
β’ 50MP main (IMX 921, OIS) + 50MP Ultrawide (JN1)
β’ In-display fingerprint
β’ IP68 rated; Stereo speakers
β’ Plastic Frame; USB 2.0; NO NFC π€‘
β’ 5500mAh battery; 80W Fast charging
2 Android OS upgrade
(last is Android 16, so basically 1 Android upgrade only as Android 15 is already out)
Pricing:
β’ 8GB+128GB= Rs. 31,999 (~380$)
β’ 8GB+256GB= Rs. 33,999 (~405$)
β’ 12GB+256GB= Rs. 35,999 (~430$)
Offers: Rs.3,000 HDFC/SBI Bank Discount
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Vivo T3 Ultra got similar specs as the Vivo V40 Pro with the difference only in NO Telephoto camera & ZEISS tuning while having same camera sensors. It is Rs. 20,000 "cheaper" than V40 pro & is a value-for-money device.
Specs:
β’ 6.78" (2800Γ1260 px) 1.5K Curved AMOLED Display
β’ 120Hz refresh rate; HDR10+
β’ 4500nits peak brightness
β’ SCHOTT Xensation Ξ± Cover Glass
β’ MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus SoC
β’ LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 3.1
β’ Ultra-large VC chamber
β’ 50MP Front camera (AF; JN1)
β’ 50MP main (IMX 921, OIS) + 50MP Ultrawide (JN1)
β’ In-display fingerprint
β’ IP68 rated; Stereo speakers
β’ Plastic Frame; USB 2.0; NO NFC π€‘
β’ 5500mAh battery; 80W Fast charging
2 Android OS upgrade
(last is Android 16, so basically 1 Android upgrade only as Android 15 is already out)
Pricing:
β’ 8GB+128GB= Rs. 31,999 (~380$)
β’ 8GB+256GB= Rs. 33,999 (~405$)
β’ 12GB+256GB= Rs. 35,999 (~430$)
Offers: Rs.3,000 HDFC/SBI Bank Discount
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Renders
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Galaxy S25 will spot a 6.2-inch display just as the Galaxy S24 and the battery will likely remain unchanged at 4000mAh capacity. Galaxy S25 will be getting rings for the cameras and slightly slimmer bezels. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor worldwide, irrespective of the region
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Galaxy S25 will spot a 6.2-inch display just as the Galaxy S24 and the battery will likely remain unchanged at 4000mAh capacity. Galaxy S25 will be getting rings for the cameras and slightly slimmer bezels. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor worldwide, irrespective of the region
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Unofficial Renders
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The biggest design difference on the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the flat sides. On the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the top and bottom were flat, with the sides slightly rounded. Now, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, all four sides are flat.
Specifications:
β’ Slim Bezels
β’ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 For Galaxy SoC
β’ 200MP improved for more light in-take main sensor
β’ New 50MP Ultrawide (JN3)
β’ Significant video recording improvement
Although the Galaxy S25 Ultra will retain SAME 3x and 5X telephoto camera sensor and 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. However, internally, S25 Ultra prototypes also exist with 5500mAh battery with 65W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will weigh just 219g
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 227g
Galaxy S24 Ultra: 233g
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The biggest design difference on the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the flat sides. On the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the top and bottom were flat, with the sides slightly rounded. Now, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, all four sides are flat.
Specifications:
β’ Slim Bezels
β’ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 For Galaxy SoC
β’ 200MP improved for more light in-take main sensor
β’ New 50MP Ultrawide (JN3)
β’ Significant video recording improvement
Although the Galaxy S25 Ultra will retain SAME 3x and 5X telephoto camera sensor and 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. However, internally, S25 Ultra prototypes also exist with 5500mAh battery with 65W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will weigh just 219g
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 227g
Galaxy S24 Ultra: 233g
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